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Former TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer JOHNNY KELLY Pays Tribute To A.J. PERO: 'My Heart Is Truly Broken'
Former TYPE O NEGATIVE and current DANZIG drummer Johnny Kelly has posted the following statement regarding the passing of TWISTED SISTER and ADRENALINE MOB drummer A.J. Pero: "I'm absolutely crushed about A.J. Pero passing away. "So many things come to mind thinking about this. "I first met A.J. wh...March 21, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY To Rejoin ADRENALINE MOB For Tonight's A.J. PERO Tribute Concert In Sayreville
Former ADRENALINE MOB drummer Mike Portnoy will rejoin his bandmates on stage tonight (Saturday, March 21) at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey as they pay tribute to their fallen drummer, A.J. Pero (also of TWISTED SISTER). Also appearing with ADRENALINE MOB will be former BREAKING BE...March 21, 2015
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Video Footage Of A.J. PERO's Final Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero's final performance with ADRENALINE MOB, which took place this past Thursday night, March 19 in Baltimore, Maryland as the support act for DROWNING POOL, can be seen below. A review of the concert can be found on the Rock N Roll Experience...March 21, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER's MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA On A.J. PERO: His Loss Is A Tragedy To Whole Metal World
TWISTED SISTER bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza (pictured) called in to WBAB 102.3, Long Island, New York's rock radio station, last night (Friday, March 20) to talk with DJ Fingers about the tragic passing of the band's drummer A.J. Pero. You can now listen to the chat at WBAB.com. Said Mendoza: "...March 21, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER Drummer A.J. PERO Dies At 55
TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero has died at the age of 55. According to the Associated Press, Pero was on tour with the band ADRENALINE MOB when members of that group were unable to rouse him on their bus Friday morning. He was taken to a hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he died of ...March 20, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs First U.S. Show In 30 Years
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on March 14 at the Defenders Of The Old III festival in Brooklyn, New York can be seen below (courtesy of John Erigo). S...March 19, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED: 'Curb Crusher' Video Released
"Curb Crusher", the new video from KILLER BE KILLED, the band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and Troy Sanders (MASTODON),can be seen below. Directed by Melbourne photographer Neal Walters, the video combines a wealth of behind-the-scenes...March 19, 2015
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Heavy Metal Youngsters UNLOCKING THE TRUTH Severing Ties With SONY
According to Billboard.com, UNLOCKING THE TRUTH — the heavy metal band from Flatbush, Brooklyn made up of three African-American boys, guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, bassist Alec Atkins and drummer Jarad Dawkins — is severing ties with Sony, less than a year after signing with the major label. "Our a...March 15, 2015
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FOUR BY FATE Recruits TWISTED SISTER/ADRENALINE MOB Drummer A.J. PERO
FOUR BY FATE, the band featuring vocalist/guitarist Tod Howarth (FREHLEY'S COMET, CHEAP TRICK) and bassist John Regan (FREHLEY'S COMET, PETER FRAMPTON),has parted ways with drummer Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., LITA FORD) and guitarist Sean Kelly (CRASH KELLY, HELIX) and has replaced them with A.J. Pero...March 11, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED Interviewed At SOUNDWAVE Festival (Audio)
Dave "Higgo" Higgins, formerly of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, conducted an interview with KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and Troy Sanders (MASTODON) during this year's Soundwave festival....March 8, 2015
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SIRENIA: 'The Seventh Life Path' Cover Artist Speaks
Norwegian/Spanish symphonic gothic metallers SIRENIA will release their new album, "The Seventh Life Path", on April 28 in North America (one day earlier internationally) via Napalm Records. The cover artwork was created by Gyula Havancsák of Hjules Illustration And Design, who told And Justice For...March 8, 2015
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GREG PUCIATO Says There Will 'Absolutely' Be More Music And Live Shows From KILLER BE KILLED
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato says that there will "absolutely" be more live performances and music from his KILLER BE KILLED project. KILLER BE KILLED, which also features Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),made its l...March 5, 2015
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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Says Rock Is 'Gonna Be The Biggest Thing On The Planet' Again In Five Years
Dave "Higgo" Higgins, formerly of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, conducted an interview with PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix and guitarist Jerry Horton during this year's Soundwave festival. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about the current state...March 5, 2015
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ANGRA: Trailer For 'Final Light' Video
A trailer for "Final Light", the new video from Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Secret Garden", which was released on January 16 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded an...February 27, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED Plays First-Ever Club Show In Melbourne, Australia: Video Available
KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),played its first-ever club show this past Tuesday, February 24 at 170 Russell in Melbourne, Australia. Fan-filmed v...February 27, 2015
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